RIP: ‘A true gentleman’ - Tributes paid to popular Waterford man following sad passing
Tributes to the late Teddy Smith have flooded in from across Waterford
Tributes have been paid to a popular Waterford man following his sad passing.
Edward (Teddy) Smith, late of Ballybeg and formerly of Doyle Street, Waterford city, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 19.
Teddy was also formerly of Waterford City and County Council and Waterford Fire Service.
He was predeceased by his parents Mary and John, his brothers Pat and Seanie, sisters Myra and Breda and son-in-law Michael.
Teddy will be sadly missed by his beloved wife Ann, cherished children Carl, Alan, Amanda and Kathy, daughters-in-law Janet and Fiona and sons-in-law Owen and Brendan.
He is deeply regretted by his adored grandchildren Aoife, Reece, Conor, Dylan, Ellie, Calum, Tadhg, Eric and Katie, brothers, sisters-in- law, brothers-in-law, nieces, nephew, extended family and friends.
Tributes to Teddy have flooded in from across Waterford following his sad passing.
One local woman wrote: “So sorry to hear this sad news. Teddy was a true gentleman, may his gentle soul rest in peace. Condolences to Anne and all his family.”
“I would have met him in Tramore a lot since he retired. A lovely character always in good form. May he rest in peace,” another woman commented.
A former work colleague said: “Sending sincere condolences to Teddy’s family at this incredibly sad time.
“Teddy was a former colleague of mine when both of us worked at Waterford City Council.
“I remember his funny sense of humour and mischief, a real character. May he rest in peace.”
Meanwhile, a neighbour of Teddy’s wrote: “Teddy was a wonderful neighbour and a gentleman.
“I have great memories of him and he was very good with my little boy. We will miss you lots.”
Teddy reposed at his residence in Glencarra, Ballybeg on Monday, September 21.
Requiem Mass took place at St. Saviour’s Church on Tuesday, September 22, followed by burial in St. Otteran’s Cemetery.
May He Rest in Peace.